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An atom of Iron has at least three different isotopes. What is the difference between an isotope of 55Fe and an isotope of 58Fe?
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An atom of Iron has at least three different isotopes. What is the difference between an isotope of 55Fe and an isotope of 58Fe?

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The isotopes 55Fe and 58Fe are both Iron, but have a different atomic mass due to the added number of neutrons. Both isotopes have 26 protons, but 55Fe has more neutrons.
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